Nashua, MT, USA
N5515V
MAULE M-7-260C
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The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip, the airplane collided with a dirt berm and ground looped. The berm was a result of recent work in the area of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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